The BEST face scrub EVER.

Once you do this the first time you'll be able to see how easy it is to adjust the measurements to your personal preference and add more if you like.

Ingredients:
A dash of organic/natural/local honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon organic sugar

Mix ingredients in a jar with lid (a very small jar) and adjust sugar level to you liking of how abrasive a scrub you like/need.

This is by far the best remedy for blackheads and dull, dry skin I've ever come across. You could go buy a face scrub that works as well, but chances are it has harmful or non-eco-friendly ingredients, or you just don't have the money.

Why buy pine, corn, wheat or paper cat litter?

Because a) it smells SO. SO. SO. much better, especially while you're cleaning it, and b) it biodegrades. Clay litter never biodegrades, and while it may clump nicely, it's heavier and stinkier and has carcinogens that can effect you and your cat over time. Not good stuff to have in your lungs.

End of story.

The Great SOY Debate

Read this and either a) all your questions will be answered, or b) it will prompt you to do your own research instead of believing anything the "experts" tell you.

http://zenhabits.net/soy/

Vegan Chili and Brownies

It's been a while. I thought I'd share what I've been cooking lately. 1. Vegan black bean brownies. 2. Vegan sweet potato chili. 3. Pine nut couscous. 4. Chickpea blondies with chocolate chips (which I unfortunately didn't snap a picture of). And I have been exploring earth and animal friendly body products, such as Nature's Gate herbal shampoo and conditioner (lovely all around), red clay masks, Yes to Carrots products and many more paraben and SLS free items. If any of you are considering buying cruelty free and earth friendly shampoos, lotions or makeup - do not hesitate - they're really wonderful.

Vegan black bean brownies from Chocolate Covered Katie

Amazing, and did not taste like beans AT ALL.

Sweet potato chili also from Chocolate Covered Katie
Turned out so good I made it twice this week.

Near East Couscous with pine nuts and basil, available from grocery stores everywhere
Always comes out great, tastes wonderful, and a cheap way to get pine nuts ($2 a box)

And my red clay face mask, which tightens the skin and makes it look refreshed.
It's very fun to put on and makes me feel like I'm at a spa. $5 a jar.
I am going to try a black mud mask soon.